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Etymology

The name "Elfrida" is from the Old English name Ælfþryð, meaning "elf strength" from the element ælf combined with þryð, "strength". Ælfþryð was a 10th-century queen of England. This name was rare after the Norman conquest, but it was revived in the 19th century.

Behind the scenes

Elfrida Cragg is possibly a misspelling of Elfrida Clagg. This is likely, as Clagg was a celebrated Chieftainess of the Wizards' Council, the organisation that preceded the Ministry of Magic in Britain.